FOS 3042 Lecture Notes - Lecture 28: Poultry Products Inspection Act Of 1957, Federal Meat Inspection Act, Frozen Food

• School: University of Florida
• Department: Food Science and Human Nutrition
• Course: FOS 3042
• Professor: Zeynep Asli Odabasi Kirli

Document Summary

It is important to know the role of the fda and the usda. It is important to know the role of other agencies. In the usa, food safety responsibility lies with the fda. Fda stands for food and drug administration. They are in charge of writing regulations for each area that needs regulation. They are published in the code of federal regulations (cfr) title 21: this is due to the federal food, drug and cosmetic act of 1938, this act lays demonstrates the general principles. Fda is in charge of regulating food and food ingredients in interstate commerce. They are in charge of inspecting food plant and warehouse. They are also in charge of collecting and analyzing samples for contamination. They must review the safety of additives and food coloring before marketing. Working with states and advisory agencies when a disaster occurs. They set up the standards of identity and the requirements of labeling for food that is manufactured.